Our thoughts are with the Year 9 and 11 pupils who have been involved in a serious road traffic accident.

Year 9 and 12 students at John Taylor High School in Barton-under-Needwood, Staffordshire were involved in a serious road traffic accident at 9am this morning.

A minibus carrying the children and a bin lorry were involved in the accident on the A38 in Castle Vale, Birmingham, near the junction with Forge lane.

Paramedics at the scene said they "assessed multiple patients from the minibus" and the lorry driver. An air ambulance was also called to the scene.

Pupils were going on a school art trip to Birmingham.

The school website states,"We are working to support those directly affected. Please support us by not ringing into school as this closes our lines. More information will be provided via the school website."John Taylor High School statement

For updates, visit the school website.

Latest update -
A teenage girl has died.
Our thoughts are with the children, school and all the families involved.